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31:1  The words of Lemuel, a king. An oracle that his mother used, to teach him discipline:
31:2  What are you doing, my son! What are you doing, son from my womb! What are you doing, son of my vows!
31:3  Do not give your strength to women. Do not give your ways to those who destroy kings.
31:4  It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to crave beer.
31:5  If he does, he will drink and forget what is decreed. He will change the legal rights of all the oppressed.
31:6  Give beer to someone who is perishing and wine to one whose soul is bitter.
31:7  He will drink and forget his poverty, and he will no longer remember his trouble.
31:8  Speak up for those who cannot speak. Speak for the rights of all those who are defenseless.
31:9  Speak up, judge fairly, and defend the oppressed and needy.
31:10  Who can find a wife with strong character? Her value is greater than that of gems.
31:11  Her husband’s heart trusts her, and he never lacks wealth.
31:12  She does good for him and not evil all the days of her life.
31:13  She obtains wool and flax. She eagerly works it with her hands.
31:14  She is like merchant ships. She brings her food from far away.
31:15  She rises while it is still night. She gives food to her household. She gives their share to her female servants.
31:16  She considers a field and acquires it. From her own income, she plants a vineyard.
31:17  She wraps strength around her waist like a belt, and she makes her arms strong.
31:18  She realizes that she makes a good profit. Her lamp does not go out at night.
31:19  She stretches out her hands for the distaff, and the palms of her hands grasp the spindle.
31:20  She opens the palm of her hand to the oppressed, and she stretches out her hands to the needy.
31:21  She does not fear for her household on account of snow, because her entire household is clothed in scarlet clothing.
31:22  She makes bedspreads for herself. Fine linen and purple cloth are her clothing.
31:23  Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits with the elders of the land.
31:24  She makes linen garments and sells them, and she delivers belts to the merchants.
31:25  Strength and honor are her clothing, and she laughs at the days to come.
31:26  She opens her mouth with wisdom, and kind instruction is on her tongue.
31:27  She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her household, and she does not eat bread that she did not work for.
31:28  Her children rise up and bless her. Her husband rises up and praises her:
31:29  “Many daughters show strong character, but you have surpassed all of them.”
31:30  Charm is deceptive, and beauty is vapor that vanishes, but a woman who fears the Lord should be praised.
31:31  Give her credit for the fruit of her hands, and let her accomplishments praise her in the city gates.